Recently my mother passed away....The family is all in an uproar and total chaos and nobody giving anyone information about anything... A brother my mom put in charge has been executor of her estate for the past two years..Now mom has passed and we will not be going to the funeral services our mother is having in 2 locationson both sides of the US...Do we have a LEGAL right ro request a copy of the will so we do NOT get left out of the estate like we all were 10 years ago when a sibling walked in with a second will signed 10 days before our Father died and pulled the rug out from under everybody and walked away with the majority of the estate???Any help would be appreciated.....Thanks much
2007-06-28 02:59:38 · 8 answers · asked by Dog Rescuer 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Any beneficiary has a legal right to a copy of that will. The estate's executor is legally obligated to provide one to each beneficiary. I would inquire about this with her lawyer.
2007-06-28 03:04:16 · answer #1 · answered by Maria b 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you do not have any information about the Will and the contents there of,then the best solution to get out the last will from the person,who is the having in his possesson or beneficiary is that you must approach and apply the revenue/concerned authorties for the transfer of the said land/property in your name being the Class-I legal heir and the authorities will get the notice published in News paper or may direct you to get directions from the court in your favour. In the mean time,the holder/beneficiary of the WILL, will come up,seeking right in the property of your mother and that is how you will come to know about the existence of will if any and the contents thereof. This is the best and and full proof way to bring out the Will from the possession of the holder/exector/beneficiary,as soon as possible.
2007-06-28 03:20:55 · answer #2 · answered by JDS S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is so sad when families do this to siblings. Let me tell you first hand from experience. They will get theirs in the end, Karma is inevitable. If you can not wait around for Karma seek the advice of a lawyer. Yes you are entitled to a copy of the last will and testament if there was one. Hopefully that sibling did not have Mom sign her life away to him. I am sorry for your loss and I will pray for peace for you and your family. God Bless you
2007-06-28 03:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by moondego 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, why would you NOT be attending your own mother's funeral/memorial???
Anyhoo, anyone can request a copy of the will on file.
2007-06-28 03:54:03 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a will should be filed at the local court house in your area.and if it was filed to be legal , you can request a copy of it ,as long as you have the death certificate and you can get one at the court house also , but , my advice is to hire an attorney to get involved , it will help matters
2007-06-28 03:13:59 · answer #5 · answered by southernwildwinds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes request copy, contact attorney that drew up will. If no attorney should be on file as public record.
2007-06-28 03:05:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The will will be with her Attorney.
I'm not sure about if you can see it but you sure as heck can ask.
I wish you luck and i'm sorry about the loss.
2007-06-28 03:18:33 · answer #7 · answered by waterlover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just have to ask.... why are you not going to your Mothers funeral if she is having two in different locations???
Sorry about your lose.
2007-06-28 03:04:56 · answer #8 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋